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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Mackay

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Mackay

Cheapest
8 h 52 min
Car
737 km.
from $40
Other
4 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
595 km.
from $304.53

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Skytrans
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$391.30
Qantas
Website
3h 42m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
$206.52–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 56m
Every day
$184.78–$706.52
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$391.30
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h 25m
Once daily
$70.65–$173.91
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
12h 5m
Once daily
$54.35–$76.09
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
11h 9m
4 times a week
$22.83–$1,652.01
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay is to bus which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $173.91 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mackay is 609 km. The road distance is 741.6 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs $22.83 - $1739.13 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $1739.13 and takes 12h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 13h 25m.

Can I drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay is 742 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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